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H8 HJO

1997 Toyota Starlet

Turquoise Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,916 mi
Last recorded165,916 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 HJO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 165,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 165,899 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 159,313 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 156,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to both front backplates

long handbrake travel

nearside front brake slightly binding

some lead and lag on front brakes

Fail 6 Aug 2015 156,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to both front backplates

cracks in offside front tyre tread

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside handbrake efficiency on 70kgs

some lead and lag on front brakes

Pass 16 May 2014 149,177 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

carbon monoxide just past

front wiper arms not positioned right hitting panel

Fail 8 May 2014 149,140 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

carbon monoxide just past

front wiper arms not positioned right hitting panel

slight uneven braking on front

Pass 31 Aug 2013 147,437 miles

all coil springs corroded

all suspension bushes perished

both front cv gaitors perished

both front shocks corroded

general underside corrosion

o/s/f tyre perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Aug 2012 143,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 135,490 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 127,058 miles

Oil all over engine.

Fail 27 Aug 2010 127,058 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil all over engine.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 118,633 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 118,633 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 111,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 111,329 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 103,595 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 103,593 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 99,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Starlet?

Based on 379,267 MOT tests across 32,146 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
32,146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,266
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,965
Headlamp aim too low 7,146
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,989
Stop lamp not working 6,412
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H8 HJO is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Turquoise with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Starlet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H8 HJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Starlet typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H8 HJO is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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